Ted's Restaurant

Teds Restaurant is an award winning steamed cheeseburger restaurant located in Meriden, CT since 1959. In addition to a strong local following in Meriden, Teds has attracted more widespread attention with its appearance in the documentary Hamburger America, as well as national publications including US News and World Report, Yankee Magazine and Connecticut Magazine. It has also been featured on Hamburger Paradise, a part of Travel Channels newest Food Paradise series along with a feature on Man vs. Food. Teds has also claimed a number of awards including; Best Burger in CT from The Food Network Magazine and Best Burger from Connecticut Magazine. The restaurant has been family owned and operated since its inception. When Ted passed away, the restaurant was passed down to his son Paul. Over the years, Paul made very subtle changes to the cheeseburger. He began using twice ground meat so the burger held its size through the cooking process and a type of cheddar that held together when steamed. Paul also helped to develop the steam box and trays still used today. He then passed the restaurant on to his nephew Bill Foreman in March of 2008. Since Bill took the restaurant over, it has been his desire to open additional locations. Teds offers a unique product in the quick-food service industry. It is the only known restaurant in the U.S. that exclusively sells steamed cheeseburgers. Steaming a burger made with fresh, never-frozen meat is a unique process allowing the best possible flavor for the burger. Added to that is our special cheddar cheese that is also steamed, and then scooped on top of the burger enveloping the sandwich to create a unique look and taste. Adding to the flavor is each customers unique preference for toppings. Each sandwich is made separately to order. Our goal is to keep this time-honored tradition going exactly the way it has been done for the past 50+ years. Although the operation may change the basic principal remains the same,